US Navy relieves Capt. Mathew Loe as CO of NMRTC Lemoore

Published Aug 10, 04:24 PM UTC

On August 10, 2026, the U.S. Navy announced the relief of Capt. Mathew Loe as commanding officer of Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Lemoore, California, after just over a year in the role. Rear Adm. Kevin Brown, commander of Naval Medical Forces Pacific, relieved Loe citing a 'loss of confidence in his ability to command.' Loe, who assumed command in July 2025, has been temporarily reassigned to NMFP. Capt. Robin Bennet will serve as interim commanding officer. The Navy stated the relief does not affect the command's operational readiness. NMRTC Lemoore provides healthcare to over 32,000 active duty, retired military, and civilian beneficiaries. Loe, a Texas-born nurse with a Doctor of Nursing Practice, previously served as officer-in-charge of Branch Health Clinic Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort and deployed to Afghanistan in 2008.